SBI Customers Alert: If you have a bank account in the country’s largest government bank, State Bank of India (SBI), then be careful immediately. The government has warned crores of bank customers. It has been said that be careful about fake messages received in the name of SBI. In such a situation, if you are a little careless, then you can suffer a big loss.
If you or anyone in your family has an account in State Bank of India (SBI), then this news is very useful for you. The government has issued an alert for crores of account holders. The fact check unit of Press Information Bureau (PIB) has alerted about a message circulating on social media. So if you are a customer of SBI, then you need to be careful. A small mistake can cost you heavily. Keeping in mind the ever-increasing cases of spam and fraud, PIB has now issued an alert for customers.
Actually, cyber criminals are cheating people in new ways. In the recent past, a new method of reward point scam has come to the fore. Regarding this, customers have now been asked to be careful.
Customers may be duped in the name of reward points
The message issued by PIB says that be careful of the message received in the name of State Bank of India. In this, customers are asked to download an APK file to redeem reward points. This message looks as if it has been sent by SBI, but this message is completely fake. SBI never sends links or APK files through SMS or WhatsApp In such a situation, to protect yourself from fraud, do not download unknown files or click on suspicious links. Always verify any such message directly through official SBI channels.
PIB instructed customers
PIB said that it is very important to verify any kind of message. Do this only by contacting through the official phone number. Your bank’s confidential information should not be shared with anyone. If you are alert, you can avoid becoming a victim of financial fraud.
Beware ‼️
Did you also receive a message asking you to download & install an APK file to redeem SBI rewards❓#PIBFactCheck
❌@TheOfficialSBI NEVER sends links or APK files over SMS/WhatsApp
✔️Never download unknown files or click on such links
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— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) July 31, 2024
Keep these things in mind to avoid fraud
1 – If you get any message, first find out who has sent it. Verify it through the official channel of the bank.
2 – If you receive a message from unknown numbers, never click on the link given in it. Do not download any file given in it.
3 – If you receive any suspicious message in the name of the bank, then verify it by contacting the bank through official channels.
4 – Make payments and other transactions only through the official app or website.
5 – Never give your personal or financial information through email, SMS, WhatsApp or phone.
